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Bereavement Support

We understand how difficult it is to deal with loss, and we are here for you.

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NHS Resources

There is no timetable for how long grief lasts, or how you should feel at a particular time of year. But remember, you aren't alone.

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Useful Information

Registering a death

Is contacting us free?

Our helpline number is a free number so you dont have to worry about mobile cost.
Is the service confidential?

We take confidentiality very serious at BMHS. You can be sure that our conversation will be strictly confidential.
What can I speak to you about?

You can get in touch about anything that is troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels.
Is this service for me?

It is for everyone over the age of 18, particularly if you identify as Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic or socially deprived group.
What is the best time to call?

If you need advice or specialist support for a specific issue, such as a bereavement or domestic abuse, we will provide you with contact details of specialist organisations, which you may find helpful.

Useful Contacts

Emergency Assistance

The Samaritans

24 hour helpline support every day of the year for anyone in distress including those who are feeling suicidal.

08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org

Medical Emergencies - dial 999

Medical advice in a non-emergency situation - dial 111

NHS Choices

www.nhs.uk

Helps people find NHS services, such as hospitals and local doctors, as well as useful information on a wide range of health-related topics.

Death of a baby or child and/or children affected by a death

Miscarriage Association

01924 200799
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

It was started by people who had lost a pregnancy, and it still helps people and encourages professionals to give good care.

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)

Welcomes calls from family, friends, or professionals who have been affected by a stillbirth or a baby, even years after the event.

Child Bereavement UK

0800 028 8840 for the Information & Support Team
www.childbereavementuk.org

A charity that does two things: trains people who work with families and children who have been affected by a death, and makes great resources for people who have lost someone. This includes families and professionals who help children who have lost an adult or anyone who has lost a child.

Child Death Helpline

0800 282986 (Mon-Fri 10am to 1pm, Weds only 1pm to 4pm, Every day 7pm to 10pm)
www.childdeathhelpline.org

There is a helpline for anyone who has been affected by the death of a child, no matter how old the child was or how long it has been since the death.

Great Ormond Street and Royal Liverpool Children's Hospitals in England provide this service.

Winston's Wish

08088 020021
www.winstonswish.org.uk

Helps people who are taking care of children who have lost a parent or a sibling.

Other specialist support organisations

London Friend LGBT Bereavement Helpline

Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people who are expecting or going through a loss, as well as their families and friends.

0300 330 0630 Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
www.londonfriend.org.uk

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

A group that helps people who have lost someone close to them to suicide.

0300 111 5065 Lines are open 9am to 9pm every day
www.uk-sobs.org.uk

Death of a Pet- The Blue Cross

Support following the loss of a companion animal.

0800 096 6606 everyday 8.30am to 8.30pm
www.bluecross.org.uk

Making a will

Is contacting us free?

Our helpline number is a free number so you dont have to worry about mobile cost.
Is the service confidential?

We take confidentiality very serious at BMHS. You can be sure that our conversation will be strictly confidential.
What can I speak to you about?

You can get in touch about anything that is troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels.
Is this service for me?

It is for everyone over the age of 18, particularly if you identify as Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic or socially deprived group.
What is the best time to call?

If you need advice or specialist support for a specific issue, such as a bereavement or domestic abuse, we will provide you with contact details of specialist organisations, which you may find helpful.

Have you been referred to us by someone or an organisation?

We know that a lot of people are introduced to us by their doctor or healthcare worker.

We are here to help you. Please get in touch.

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Terminal Illneses

The news of a terminal illness can be heartbreaking not just for the patient, but also for their loved ones. Even if we were prepared for this news, most of us would still have a hard time taking it all in.

Simply put, there is no "correct" response to such news, and people often feel either intense emotions or numbness. Understanding that your objectives have evolved, you will need to figure out how to prioritise your time and energy accordingly.